4 Steps to Reduce BJJ Injuries

[@centristmiguel8581]

We have two 300 lb black belts in our academy, one a D1 wrestling coach, another and Olympic power lifter in his youth. Thankfully they are so skilled they know the levels they're rolling with, but they're so much larger EVERYONE knows to be careful rolling with them. Everyone at our place has a solid connection so safety is always paramount and all Egos are in check because the head professor is a 9 time IBJJF champ and nobody wants him checking anyone if people get out of line lol. Great video

[@DaMartialAthlete]

I’ve always trained 3x a week for 10 plus years.. Never did any weight training or any special diets.. 135 pounds and fairly thin but for the most part I’ve been able to train pretty consistently aside from a few knee injuries that possibly could’ve been avoided by just being stronger, but for the most part this has been working for me. I’m about to be 43 and started to ramp up the training for my first jiujitsu comp and ended up straining a muscle a week before the comp. From now on I will go back to only 3x a week

[@XSABROH6]

I retired 6 mos ago from LEO with injuries from the military. Picked BJJ a week after retirement. It’s fun and addicting, keeps the hounds at bay (mind) but past sustained injuries compounded with recent injuries aren’t fun at 56 years old. Glad I found your site on PT for elbow pain. Thank you

[@bulletproofforbjj]

We are glad you found us too! Definitely gotta do the maintenance work on your body to stay in the game.

[@SilentRio]

This video is truth!!! Esp. the sleep and nutrition / hydration points. Well done. I got an injury after 1 week of BJJ! I am a fit athlete and decided to add BJJ to the regime. Twice a week was the aim but after the taster session and the fact my gym is open 6 days a week I got addicted and went HAAM! Day six Saturday - wasn’t meant to go but decided to go anyway - running to the gym even - then the last guy I rolled with felt the knee pop!! Switched the tap on too hard!!! 7 months out now - hence watching these videos. I will return to the mat humble and really honour not just the sport but my body and ego too. 💪🧠🎯 You gotta remember why you go in the first place and not ignore the body or let ego or false goals get in the way. It’s a sport to build you (& your training partners) not break you (or them). Happy rolling peeps.

[@mudsi01]

Very helpful content, thank you!!

[@JPMMA507]

Good tips!

[@blag6666]

Great content, wise and very useful words.

[@paroussis]

great content thank you! I seem to get injured all the time its getting annoying. I used to be a big gym goer doing the regular "bodybuilding" stuff then slipped a disc and had the best part of 3 years out. did pilates, hydro, physio, injections n all that. then jumped straight into bjj too early and should have built up some strength again. im 32 but I feel like im 60 :D. and yes im a whitebelt :)

[@bulletproofforbjj]

There is always time to turn it around, build up your strength and stay on the mats but maybe Mobility might be the issue? Are you feeling stiff after rolling?

[@paroussis]

@@bulletproofforbjj big time. Had to have two days off to let my back recover. I think part of it is rolling with people who are heavier than me(not on purpose), so bridges are putting a load of strain on my back. Maybe I cut down to twice a week and get back in the gym doing strength and mobility. I think having a slipped disc through lockdown probably developed some imbalances and stiffness because I'd be sat on my side but on a computer chair for long periods of time

[@bulletproofforbjj]

@@paroussis Yes mate more maintenance required.

[@rodtheleg2517]

I'm 40 years old but have gotten many injuries while I was in the Army. I'm currently a blue belt and I try training daily. It took me a bit to realize that I'm not young anymore and I can't perform the same way a 20-year-old can. So now I only roll with guys around my age and it makes it easier to train without worrying about injury.

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Oh how is that?

[@MrBluemanworld]

I know 40 year olds who have the body of 17 year olds. 40 is young. Everyone's experience and body is different

[@SupGhostly]

I train 5 days/week. It's hard cutting back on training days

[@firejuggler31]

40yr and started BJJ recently. Our gym has a white belts only class where you learn movement and technique, but aren’t required to roll. I’ve only tried rolling once - a 3 min round with both players from kneeling with a slightly more advanced white belt. Afterwards a black belt observer advised me to “control my aggression”. My body also felt like ass for a week afterward. How do I know when I’m ready to try rolling again? Any tips?

[@nichi8404]

yeah don't

[@firejuggler31]

Have rolled quite a few times since this comment. The trick was to relax.

[@ramblr5900]

Anyone quit bjj from injuries and what belt?

[@bulletproofforbjj]

So many people quit through injury, it usually depends on how much people are looking after their body outside of Jiu-jitsu. Regardless of belt if a person has a good routine off the mats of lifting, stretching and eating well then they usually have better longevity.

[@95Cerberus]

Hello! I have two budging l4 l5 s1 disc, anyone else have this? This question is for the host of the video and have you experienced any back injuries during your BJJ journey??

[@Raisinglions984]

I have this as well from an old injury. Big bridges with heavy partners is a no go and berimbolo is off the table due to the load being applied under inversion. Best of luck because it can be a bugger

[@rockymckay1705]

12:46 The occasional what, sir?

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Occasional injury?

[@johnverwey768]

In my opinion you have given ei lot of information, thanks for that. I wonder if thats the objective.

[@joshwilliams6517]

My ribs sore as a bitch

[@devre8728]

Great video mate

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Thanks for checking it out.

[@Igoriann]

Im 35, have 3 kids and cant afford to get injured. Im relitively new but i understand safety and i try not to make any sudden moves or moves im unsure the result of. We have a guy thats new and hes about 200LBS. Rolled with him and he was VERY dangerous, risking hurting himself and everyone around him. Super nice dude, talked to him for a bit then explained to him that he doesnt need to go hard and should focus on simple moves and ill do the same. We tey again and he almost steps on my balls trying to shove his heel into the guard from standing position. I was done for that day but instead of telling him the secind time, I pretended nothing happened. Today he wanted to roll, i told him i had a headache and only came for the technique. What do i do tomorrow. I dont wanna be a an ahole, I also dont wanna tell him something that may upset him. He truly is a nice person as far as im concerned, but i cant roll with this dude

[@vivekkhare4812]

Tag him in this comment

[@danielmills3519]

Yall r awesome. Love the content. Keep it up. I've been getting up on my kettle bell workouts and flexibility training. Thanks guys

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Thanks Daniel! Great to hear it brother. Let us know if you have any specific topics covered and we can feature it on the Podcast or make a specific video.